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First, we are not using the new seamiess ball to any extent
out here, It will not be used in cur Conference games. However,

tT playe@ around with the .ball al) last sumer, We found that if

“he pressure in the ball was controlled to” between seven and
vignt pounds, tnen we had: no difficulty with the ball whatever,
14 was not tow lively and wiile we scrimmaged with the ball and
used léng passes a great dual, we did not’ notice any evidence of
sinking or curving of the ball different from the old bedi os cl:
have been prejudiced against the bell right from the stare ithis,
of course, is not a scientific point of view. Speaking without
bias, I think taere is much. to recommend the ball and I have no
doubt but that within a short time, it will replace the other
ball, It certainly holds its shape better; it wears very mien tr
longer and I think we will adjust ourselves:to the feel of this
type of ball within a short time, IT do not at present have any
of the seamless balls on hand, However, I shall. take opportunity
to study this particular point which you have raised. If I get
any results which contradict the above, I shall write you.

 

It is my opinion that: all-of the bad features of the ball have
not been entirely eliminated and until .they have been we will
not use then, é ;

The biggest sales talk to me is the fact that my boys do not

cere for the ball, Naturally. I feel that I would be foolish to
ask them to use something in which they have no confidence, and
we can hardly afford to buy bells just to decorate the sidelines.

 

My boys do not like the néw.seamless bell, They will -pick .up

an ‘ald and’ very much worn. ball with a lace ‘rather than.a.brand
new seamless ball, I tellithem/it is in® their’heaa, but «they do
not like the new ball. They say they play and shoot better. with a
laced ball,'ve. find our guards throwing curves with the seamless
pall when they hook pass out after taking a ball oft the back
board for a fast break, I bought half dozen new seamless balls
but the kids dont even want them in the gym cléss,